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Land Pride RC5020 Series Operator's Manual

Rotary cutter 2 (s/n 1316082+)
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RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+)
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334-437M
Operator's Manual
Printed 11/13/18
70752

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  • Page 1 Your life and the lives of others depend on it! Cover photo may show optional equipment not supplied with standard unit. For an Operator’s Manual and Decal Kit in French Language, please see your Land Pride dealer. Printed 11/13/18...

  • Page 2: Machine Identification

    Machine Identification Record your machine details in the log below. If you replace this manual, be sure to transfer this information to the new manual. If you, or the dealer, have added Options not originally ordered with the machine, or removed Options that were originally ordered, the weights and measurements are no longer accurate for your machine.
  • Page 3 Land Pride assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of the information contained herein. Land Pride reserves the right to revise and improve its products as it sees fit. This publication describes the state of this product at the time of its publication, and may not reflect the product in the future.
  • Page 4 Parts Manual for this equipment. for Land Pride products. Download the appropriate App on your Refer to Parts Manual QR smart phone, open the App, point your Locator on this page for phone on the QR code and take a picture.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Information

     Important Safety Information Important Safety Information Listed below are common practices that may or may not be applicable to the products described in this manual. Safety at All Times Look for the Safety Alert Symbol Careful operation is your best The SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL indicates there is a assurance against an accident.

  • Page 6: Tire Safety

     Lower implement to the ground and  Replace parts on this implement implement. follow all shutdown procedures with genuine Land Pride parts only.  Attach the chain to the tractor before leaving the operator’s seat to Do not alter this implement in a way drawbar support or other specified perform maintenance.
  • Page 7 Use Seat Belt and ROPS signals are recommended Keep Riders Off whenever driving on public roads. Machinery  Land Pride recommends the use of a CAB or roll-over-protective-  Never carry riders on tractor or structures (ROPS) and seat belt implement.

  • Page 8: Safety Labels

    Spray soapy water onto the cleaned area. all damaged or missing labels. Order new labels from your Peel backing from label and press label firmly onto the nearest Land Pride dealer. To find your nearest dealer, surface. visit our dealer locator at www.landpride.com.
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70754 858-954C Safety Combo 11/13/18 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70755 858-956C Danger: Guard Missing DO NOT Operate Located beneath each gearbox shield 70753 70754 70754 818-552C Danger! Rotating Driveline Hazard 4-Places (Top of splitter shield, main driveline and 2-wing drivelines) RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M 11/13/18...
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 858-947C Danger! Thrown Object & Rotating Blade Hazard 70753 2-Places (Located on back side of left & right wing) 858-950C Warning! Pinching & Crushing Hazard 70756 858-951C 70756 Warning! Crushing Hazard 11/13/18 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...
  • Page 12 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70753 818-229C 1 3/4" (4.4 cm) x 2 3/4" (7 cm) Amber Reflector (2 places) Located on front side of left and right wing decks 70757 818-230C 1 11/16" (4.3 cm) x 2 13/16" (7.1 cm) Red Reflector (4 places) Located on back side of left and right wing axles and center deck axle 70757...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Important Safety Information 70758 838-615C 22296 818-540C Danger! Shield Missing - DO NOT Operate 3-Places (Located on main and two wing drivelines) 70495 818-142C Danger! Rotating Driveline Hazard 2-Places (Located on right wing and left wing) 11/13/18 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...

  • Page 14: Using This Manual

    Table of Contents Introduction Introduction Owner Assistance Land Pride welcomes you to the growing family of new product owners. This Rotary Cutter has been designed The dealer should complete the Online Warranty with care and built by skilled workers using quality Registration at the time of purchase.

  • Page 15: Section 1: Assembly & Set-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Tractor Requirements 22273 Horsepower Tractor horsepower should be within the range noted Power Take-Off Shaft below. Tractors outside the range must not be used. Horsepower rating..90 - 250 hp (67.1 - 186.4 kw) Drawbar Hitch type (See Drawbar Set-up) .

  • Page 16: Before You Start

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Before You Start Read and understand the operator’s manual for your cutter. An understanding of how it works will aid in the assembly and setup of your cutter. It is best to go through the Assembly Checklist before assembling the cutter.

  • Page 17: Hitch Types

    The cutter is factory supplied with the standard clevis hitch. Other optional hitches are available. They include Land Pride Performance hitch, bar-tite hitch, ball hitch, and pintle hitch. See your nearest Land Pride dealer should you want to change your hitch set-up. Standard Clevis Hitch...

  • Page 18: Tractor Shutdown Procedure

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 5. Use the hoist to rotate hitch frame (#3) down into Tractor Shutdown Procedure pulling position as shown. Install left and right The following are basic tractor shutdown procedures. leveling rods (#2) to hitch frame (#3) with 3/4"clevis Follow these procedures and any additional shutdown pins (#6), 3/4"...

  • Page 19: Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70761 37298 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-9 Standard Clevis Hitch Hook-up 8. Restart tractor and continue to back tractor up to cutter hitch until hitch holes in tractor drawbar and hitch clevis (#6) are aligned. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: A crushing hazard exists 9.

  • Page 20: Lp Performance Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 70771 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-10 LP Performance Hitch Hook-up 5. Store center 3-point link in the tractor’s storage hook. 6. Start tractor, raise 3-point arms fully up, and carefully DANGER back tractor within close proximity of clevis (#6).

  • Page 21: Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-Up

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 37298 70772 Bar-Tite Hitch Hook-up Figure 1-11 Attach Bar-Tite Hitch to Rotary Cutter 22265 Refer to Figure 1-11: DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: A crushing hazard exists while hooking-up and unhooking implement. Keep people and animals away while backing-up to implement or pulling away from implement.

  • Page 22: Driveline Assembly

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 9. Insert 1" x 6 1/2" GR5 hex bolt (#12) through swivel 70798 clevis (#5) and pivot tube (#6). Secure bolt with locknut (#13). Tighten locknut snugly to remove all play. Do Not torque 1" locknut. 10.

  • Page 23: Driveline Hook-Up To Tractor

    2. Pull back on yoke locking collar (#4) and slide yoke the float when in field operation. onto tractor power take-off shaft. Your Land Pride dealer can help you determine the best 3. Release locking collar (#4) and continue to push configuration that will match your needs and your tractor outer yoke onto tractor power take-off shaft until capabilities.

  • Page 24: Wing Axle Assembly To Center Axle

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70851 70776 Hydraulic Hook-up (LP Performance Hitch Shown) Figure 1-16 Wing Axle Assembly to Center Axle Refer to Figure 1-17: Remove Shipping Bar With Transport Locks Set WARNING Figure 1-18 To avoid serious injury or death: Connect turnbuckles to wing axles before lowering wings.

  • Page 25: Unfold Wings

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unfold Wings Clearance Check Refer to Figure 1-19: Check driveline for adequate clearance under all ranges of cutter height. DANGER To avoid serious injury or death: NOTE: The lift cylinders should raise the cutter up while pushing the control lever forward and lower Keep everyone out of the area where the wing decks will while pulling the lever back.

  • Page 26: Driveline Hanger Adjustment

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Driveline Hanger Adjustment 70780 Refer to Figure 1-20: Move tractor control lever to extend hydraulic lift cylinder (#1) until pressure against stroke control spacers (#5) is removed. 2. Without relieving hydraulic pressure, shut tractor down properly before dismounting.

  • Page 27: Purge Hydraulic System

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 70807 Purge Wing & Center Deck Cylinders Figure 1-22 Purge Hydraulic System Deck Lift Cylinder Refer to Figure 1-22: DANGER Remove all hydraulic stroke control spacers (#6) and To avoid serious injury or death: lower center deck.

  • Page 28: Hook-Up Led Lights

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Hook-up LED Lights Refer to Figure 1-23: The lead wiring harness (#11) is equipped with a 7-way round pin connector for connecting to the tractor’s 7-pin electrical outlet shown in Figure 1-24. Route lead wire harness (#1) through spring hose loops (#2).

  • Page 29: Unhook Rotary Cutter

    Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up Unhook Rotary Cutter 70777 See “Long-Term Storage” on page 49 when storing the cutter for long periods and at end of season. 2. If power take-off is engaged, reduce tractor engine speed to an idle and then disengage power take-off. 3.
  • Page 30 Table of Contents Section 1: Assembly & Set-up 18. Rotate driveline hanger to the up position to store 70761 driveline. 19. Pull back on lock collar and pull driveline from tractor power take-off shaft. 20. Collapse driveline by pushing tractor end of driveline toward the splitter gearbox.

  • Page 31: Section 2: Adjustments

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Section 2: Adjustments Park Jack Angle Alignment LP Performance Hitch Hole Diameter Refer to Figure 2-1: Refer to Figure 2-2: The jack mount angle should be adjusted to position the The LP Performance Hitch hole is designed to receive a park jack vertical while supporting the cutter hitch.

  • Page 32: Level Wing Decks

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments 6. On both sides of the center deck are continuous hinges (#4). Measure distance from bottom of hinges to ground at the front and back. The hinges should be 1" closer to the ground at the front than they are at the back.

  • Page 33: Adjust Deck Cutting Height

    Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments Adjust Deck Cutting Height 13. Recheck cutting height using steps 4-7 above. If needed, adjust size and quantity of stroke control spacers until desired cutting height is achieved. NOTE: Make all cutting height adjustments in the field using height of cut grass/material as a guide.
  • Page 34 Table of Contents Section 2: Adjustments 70882 Measurements on the left are of the hub mounted Measurements on the right are of the hub mounted to the inner holes of the spindle receiver. to the outer holes of the spindle receiver. Rear Axle Measurements Figure 2-7 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...

  • Page 35: Start-Up Checklist

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Section 3: Operating Instructions Always secure equipment with solid, non-concrete supports • Startup Checklist before working under it. Never go under equipment Hazard control and accident prevention are dependent supported by concrete blocks or hydraulics. Concrete can upon the awareness, concern, prudence, and proper break, hydraulic lines can burst, and/or hydraulic controls training involved in the operation, transport, storage, and...

  • Page 36: Section 3: Operating Instructions

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Do not operate and/or travel across inclines where tractor • • Cutter blades can continue to rotate while decelerating and/or implement can rollover. Consult your tractor’s after power take-off is disengaged. Remain on the tractor manual for acceptable inclines the tractor is capable of seat until rotating parts come to a complete stop.

  • Page 37: Avoid Extreme Turning Angles

    See “Avoid High Pressure Fluids RCM models are rated for 1000 rpm. Hazard” on page 3. Replace damaged and worn hoses with genuine Land Pride parts. IMPORTANT: Read all “Safety Information” 14. Make repairs to cutter and tractor before continuing starting on page 31 before operating the cutter.

  • Page 38: Transport Locks

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions devices to warn operators in other vehicles of your Transport Locks presence. If implement blocks visibility of slow moving vehicle sign, relocate sign so it is visible from the back at all IMPORTANT: Always disengage tractor’s power times.

  • Page 39: Road Side Cutting

    Section 3: Operating Instructions Road Side Cutting Unfold Wings and Set Cutting Height Land Pride recommends the Rotary Cutter be equipped Refer to Figure 3-4: with chain guards to stop flying objects when cutting road IMPORTANT: Cutting blades may become locked sides.

  • Page 40: Engage Blades

    Table of Contents Section 3: Operating Instructions Engage Blades IMPORTANT: Cutter blades can lock-up against each other during start-up and shut-down, especially if tractor’s power take-off engagement is “INSTANT ON” and/or “INSTANT OFF” . Follow Blade Engagement and Blade Disengagement instructions to help eliminate blade lock up.
  • Page 41 With a little practice you will be coming in contact with the hitch or deck. Also, be sure pleased with what you and your Land Pride 20' Folding tractor 3-point arms are raised and will not contact main Rotary Cutter can do.

  • Page 42: Section 4: Options & Accessories

    Land Pride offers two types of safety guards for the Laminated tires are constructed of laminated layers of RC5020 series 2 to best suit your application: single row solid rubber that will never go flat. chain guards, and double row chain guards.

  • Page 43: Main Driveline Options

    Table of Contents Section 4: Options & Accessories Main Driveline Options Land pride offers four main driveline options to best suit your application. Part Number & Description 826-643C CV U-Joint - Cat 6 - 540 rpm - 1-3/8" - 6 Spline 826-644C CV U-Joint - Cat 6 - 1000 rpm - 1-3/8"...

  • Page 44: Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication

    Block deck fittings and cylinders before each use of cutter. Replace up before removing objects. damaged components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. DANGER Tires To avoid serious injury or death:...

  • Page 45: Chain Guards

    Before each use of the cutter, check that all chain guards are present, undamaged and in working order. Replace any damaged or missing chain guard components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Skid Shoes...

  • Page 46: Gearbox Driveline Shielding

    Wing Gearbox Driveline Shield Access working order. Replace any damaged components as Figure 5-4 needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. 70818 Wing Gearbox Driveline Shield Access...

  • Page 47: Cutter Blades

    Never try to straighten a bent blade! Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. Refer to Figure 5-8 on page 44 when ordering Land Pride replacement blade components. Remove cutting blades and sharpen or replace as...
  • Page 48 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Direction of Blade Rotation Figure 5-7 Use 1-11/16" Socket Wrench On Blade Nut #5 70784 Cutter Blade Parts Part No. Part Description 318-586A BLADE BOLT KIT (Item No’s 1, 4, & 5) 1 802-277C BLADE BOLT 2 820-168C CUTTER BLADE (center &...

  • Page 49: Shredder Kit Blades

    Never try to straighten a bent be taken when sharpening blades: blade! Small nicks can be ground out when sharpening. Refer to Figure 5-8 on page 44 when ordering Land Pride a. Do not remove more material than necessary. replacement blade components.
  • Page 50 Replace any damage or missing Refer to Figure 5-9: components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. WARNING To avoid serious injury or death:...

  • Page 51: Hitch Wear Points

    Hitch Wear Points Before each use, check the wear points for the specific hitch on your cutter. Replace worn hitch components as needed. Order only genuine Land Pride parts from your local Land Pride dealer. Fixed Clevis Hitch Wear Point...

  • Page 52: Drivelines With Slip Clutches

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Drivelines With Slip Clutches 3. Make sure the area is clear of all bystanders and machine is safe to operate. WARNING 4. Start tractor and engage power take-off drive for 2-3 To avoid serious injury or death: seconds to permit clutch surfaces to slip.

  • Page 53: Long Term Storage

    4. Repaint parts where paint is worn or scratched to plates and intermediate plates as shown. Place springs prevent rust. Ask your Land Pride dealer for aerosol (#2) over the bolts and secure with nuts (#1). touch-up paint. Paint is also available in touch-up...

  • Page 54: Lubrication Points

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Lubrication Points Lubrication Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Multi-purpose Intervals in hours at which spray lube grease lube oil lube lubrication is required Legend 26537 Repack Hours Annually Axle Hub Bearing Type of Lubrication: Multi-Purpose Grease Grease wheel bearings every 150 hours.
  • Page 55 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Hours Wing Axle Pivot Pins 2-zerks per wing (right-hand wing shown) Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35960 Hours Center Axle Pivot Pins 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 35960 Hours...

  • Page 56: Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional)

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70480 Hours Bar-Tite Hitch (Optional) 3-zerks Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required 37725 Needed Park Jack 1 - zerk Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = As required Frequency = As needed and when unhooking for longterm storage.

  • Page 57: Divider Box

    Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 30215 Do Not Overfill Gearbox Change oil after first 50 hours, then change it yearly or every 600 hours. IMPORTANT: Do not overfill gearbox with oil. Oil will expand when hot. Make sure implement is level and oil is cool before checking oil level.
  • Page 58 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 70491 Hours Wing Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2-3 Pumps 37519 Hours Wing Driveline Profile Tubes Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = Coat Generously 37519 Hours Wing Driveline Joints Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease...
  • Page 59 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33994 Hours CV Main Driveline Shield Grease Point Type of Lubrication: Multi-purpose Grease Quantity = 2-3 Pumps 23556 Zerk Located through slot in tube 8-10 pumps Hours CV Main Driveline Profile Tubes CV Driveline without overrunning clutch With External Grease Point CV = Constant Velocity...
  • Page 60 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication Accessing CV Driveline Joints 33992 Refer to Figure 5-16 on page 55: Rotate Driveline Shield to Align There are two ways the constant velocity driveline joints 3-Holes in Shield With Grease Zerks shown in Figure 5-16 can be accessed for lubrication.
  • Page 61 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication 33995 Red Locking Tab White Locking Ring Pried Up Rotated Counterclockwise Unlocked Driveline Shield Figure 5-20 33966 Driveline Shield Pulled Back Exposed CV Grease Zerks Slide Driveline Shield Back To Expose Grease Zerks Figure 5-21 11/13/18 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...
  • Page 62 Table of Contents Section 5: Maintenance & Lubrication This page intentionally left blank RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M 11/13/18...

  • Page 63: Section 6: Specifications & Capacities

    Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities Section 6: Specifications & Capacities RC5020 & RCM5020 Models Specifications & Capacities Min. horsepower 90 power take-off horsepower (67.1 kw) 250 (186.4 kw) Splitter Gearbox horsepower 225 (167.8 kw) Center deck & wing decks Gearbox Center deck &...
  • Page 64 Table of Contents Section 6: Specifications & Capacities 8'-9" (2.44 m) 10'-9" (3.28 m) 26843 Transport Width With Wing Axles Disconnected Transport Width At The Turnbuckles And Wheels Folded Back Without Special Adjustments (See Figure 1-17 on page 20) 20' - 2" (6.15 m) 20' - 4"...

  • Page 65: Section 7: Features & Benefits

    Section 7: Features & Benefits RC5020 & RCM5020 Models Features Benefits All Land Pride cutters have been designed and tested and meet rigorous voluntary Surpassed industry safety standards testing procedures specified by ISO & ASABE. Factory assembled Saves customer set-up time and money.

  • Page 66: Section 8: Troubleshooting

    Table of Contents Section 8: Troubleshooting Section 8: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Chart Problem Cause Solution Gearbox overfilled Drain oil level with fill hole or to full mark on dipstick. Seals damaged Replace seals. Oil seal leaking Grass or wire wrapped on shaft Clean off wrapped material and check seal areas daily.

  • Page 67: Torque Values Chart For Common Bolt Sizes

    Table of Contents Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts Section 9: Torque & Tire Inflation Charts Torque Values Chart for Common Bolt Sizes Bolt Head Identification Bolt Head Identification 10.9 Bolt Size Bolt Size (inches) Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 (Metric) Class 5.8...

  • Page 68: Warranty

    This Warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of any defective part by Land Pride and the installation by the dealer of any such replacement part, and does not cover common wear items. Land Pride reserves the right to inspect any equipment or parts which are claimed to have been defective in material or workmanship.
  • Page 69 Table of Contents Section 10: Warranty 11/13/18 RC(M)5020 Series 2 (S/N 1316082+) Rotary Cutter 334-437M...
  • Page 70 Corporate Office: P.O. Box 5060 Salina, Kansas 67402-5060 USA...

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